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No Alcohol Signs in the News

Tennessee: Travels in the land of moonshine
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It goes by many names in addition to moonshine — white lightning, hillbilly pop, hooch, bush whiskey and, when the alcohol content goes off the charts, just plain and simple gasoline. “We take a little to kick-start our football parties,” a waitress …
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Hit-and-run suspect in Dubai death crash arrested at airport trying to flee
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“The eyewitness claimed that the driver didn't even brake and there were no signs of braking on the road.” Prosecutors said the … The Brazilian motorist confessed that he was driving under the influence of alcohol,” Bu Farousha added. Bu Farousha …
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Horror of 'sex slave house' in Armagh: Women held in home and raped over two …
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Warning Signs Of Alcohol Abuse in the News

Book Review: Finding Ultra
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Thus, it is important to rely on family, friends, and other supports to identify warning signs of addiction. More importantly, it is necessary to take steps to treat them. Warning signs include: constant thoughts about exercise; unpleasant feelings …
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Tips offered on spotting teen drug use
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… Bath police departments in an effort to show parents how teenagers are using and abusing drugs, and what warning signs to look for. It's open only to parents and allows them to get a firsthand look at the drug and alcohol contraband seized from …
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Stop teen prescription drug abuse
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Alcoholism Signs Symptoms in the News

The other faces of meth
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The use of crystal meth has shot up dramatically in Australia since it arrived here in the 1990s. as Benjamin Law explains, the long-term effects of the drug remain unknown. If you had to guess Anna Toohey's* profession, you might wager she works in PR …
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Amsterdam's Plan to Pay Alcoholics in Beer is Just 'Dutch Pragmatism'
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An unusual Dutch initiative aims to put an end to one of Amsterdam's worst nuisances — those bawdy, loitering alcoholics — by employing them in a kind of street cleaning corps. The problem, though, is that the state-financed Rainbow Foundation behind …
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Recessionary Woes Lead to Adverse Alcohol Outcomes for Men and Middle …
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Symptoms Of Alcohol Dependence in the News

Those Rocked by Recession Most Likely to Hit the Bottle: Study
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Overall, those people were around three times more likely to report symptoms of alcohol dependence, or admit to at least two "negative drinking consequences" — for example, getting into fights or accidents, being arrested or suffering health problems.
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Treating Alcohol Dependence: Medication Plus Therapy Leads to Longer …
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Nov. 19, 2013 — Alcohol treatment that incorporates a stepped-care rationale, in which services are escalated, appears to increase the overall efficacy of the treatment regimen. However, in countries such as Germany and the U.S., medication and …
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Rehab – The Jolly Boys (Jamaica)

Imagine a Jamaican mento band singing the Amy Winehouse hit “Rehab”. Believe it! Listen to The Jolly Boys who’ve created their new music genre called- modern…

Tuberculosis Symptoms in the News

Clark County man killed by tuberculosis he didn't know he had
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It is unclear if the man suffered from symptoms from the illness, or if he ever sought treatment for ailments. Tuberculosis is an “exceedingly rare” disease that is contagious, but not a threat to the general public. It is caused by a bacterium that …
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VIDEO: Untalan Middle Teacher Dies of Active Tuberculosis
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Exposure to Tuberculosis does not result in TB disease immediately, unlike other communicable diseases such as Measles, Mumps etc. It takes anywhere from 2-10 weeks in order to see evidence of TB infection as shown by a positive TB skin test reaction.
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Sputum test may not hold key to TB eradication — study
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Signs Of Drinking Problem in the News

Paul Kent says the Kangaroos are still divided along state lines
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In Daniel's mind, Anthony has some problems. Weight's a big issue in this fight, with … THE Wallabies' First IX Plus Some meet Scotland tomorrow (FoxSports 1, 4.30am) still recovering from Ewen McKenzie's sacking of six players after the enthusiastic …
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Relocating China's Foreign Reserves
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While the American economy has shown some encouraging signs in the recent months, Europe is still plagued by extremely high unemployment and sluggish economic performance. …. The privileged status of the reserve currency issuers in the international …
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What Is Low Blood Pressure?
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